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Grade 7 Magnetism Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is magnetism?

a)

A force that only pushes objects away

b)

A type of electricity

c)

A visible force that can be seen

d)

A force that pulls or pushes objects containing metal

2.

What is the area around a magnet called?

a)

Magnetic field

b)

Magnetic force

c)

Magnetic pole

d)

Magnetic material

3.

What happens to the force of a magnet as the distance increases?

a)

It remains the same

b)

It becomes stronger

c)

It disappears completely

d)

It becomes weaker

4.

What type of magnet retains its magnetism after being removed from a magnetic field?

a)

Temporary magnet

b)

Permanent magnet

c)

Weak magnet

d)

Electromagnet

5.

Which of the following is NOT a use of permanent magnets?

a)

Computers

b)

Speakers

c)

Plastic toys

d)

Headphones

6.

What shape is a bar magnet?

a)

Triangular

b)

Circular

c)

Square

d)

Narrow rectangular

7.

What is a horseshoe magnet shaped like?

a)

A rectangle

b)

A circle

c)

A thin 'U'

d)

A straight line

8.

Which of the following metals is NOT ferromagnetic?

a)

Iron

b)

Copper

c)

Nickel

d)

Cobalt

9.

What are materials that are not attracted by magnets called?

a)

Electromagnetic materials

b)

Non-magnetic materials

c)

Ferromagnetic materials

d)

Magnetic materials

10.

Which of the following is a ferromagnetic metal?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Wood

c)

Plastic

d)

Gadolinium

11.

What happens to the electrons in most objects?

a)

They spin in the same direction

b)

They spin in different, random directions

c)

They do not spin at all

d)

They only spin in one direction

12.

What type of magnet can be turned on and off?

a)

Permanent magnet

b)

Temporary magnet

c)

Horseshoe magnet

d)

Bar magnet

13.

Which of the following is a common use of permanent magnets?

a)

Paper

b)

Fridge magnets

c)

Batteries

d)

Glass

14.

What is the main characteristic of permanent magnets?

a)

They can be easily demagnetized

b)

They always have an active magnetic field

c)

They are only magnetic when powered

d)

They are made of plastic

15.

Which of the following materials can be magnetized?

a)

Wood

b)

Glass

c)

Iron

d)

Rubber

16.

What is the term for the north and south ends of a magnet?

a)

Magnetic poles

b)

Magnetic fields

c)

Magnetic forces

d)

Magnetic materials

17.

Which of the following is a property of electromagnets?

a)

They are always magnetic

b)

They can be turned off

c)

They are made of permanent materials

d)

They do not require electricity

18.

What is the primary advantage of using electromagnets over permanent magnets?

a)

They are lighter

b)

They can be controlled with electricity

c)

They are cheaper to produce

d)

They are always stronger

19.

Which of the following describes a temporary magnet?

a)

It retains its magnetism indefinitely

b)

It is magnetized only in the presence of a magnetic field

c)

It is made from ferromagnetic materials

d)

It can be used in electric motors

20.

What is the effect of heating a permanent magnet?

a)

It strengthens the magnetism

b)

It has no effect

c)

It can demagnetize the magnet

d)

It changes the shape of the magnet